Local News
Wharton Park Becomes Open-Air Gallery For Free Outdoor Exhibition
Wharton Park has been transformed into an open-air gallery for the first time with Small Pleasures: A Wild Imagining, a free outdoor exhibition celebrating community creativity and the importance of public green spaces.Created by artist Zara Worth with Creativity Works, in partnership with Durham Co...
Local messages
County Durham Pupils Take To The Pitch With Marylebone Cricket Club
YOUNG cricketers from a North East education trust were bowled over after getting the chance to play alongside members of the UK's premier cricket club.To encourage more young players from state schools into cricket, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) – custodian of the Laws of Cricket – staged a ser...
Alnwick Holiday Home Firm Wins Regional Business Award After Rapid Growth
A North East holiday home management company has been recognised at the North East Chamber of Commerce Awards after expanding from 13 properties to more than 130 in less than two years.North East Escapes, based in Alnwick with a sales and marketing presence in Tynemouth, was named Start Up and Grow ...
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Bishop Auckland Town Youth Awards Celebrate Outstanding Young People
Bishop Auckland Town Hall was filled with pride, inspiration and celebration on Monday 22 June 2026 as the community came together for the Bishop Auckland Town Youth Awards, recognising the remarkable achievements of young people from across the town. The prestigious event … The post Bishop ...
North East Company Recite Me Recognised For Using AI To Improve Digital Access
North East Accessibility Firm Recite Me Named In Global AI Innovation ListA North East digital accessibility specialist has been recognised in a global ranking celebrating innovative uses of artificial intelligence.Recite Me has been named in TechRound’s AI45, an annual list highlighting organisat...
Dalton Park Set For Major Bus And Active Travel Upgrades
County Durham residents will soon have easier access to a popular shopping centre thanks to major funding for a range of transport improvements. A total of £3.2 million has been allocated to Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors by the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, via Durham County Council, ...
6 of the best restaurants in the North East from Greek escape to best curry - according to Chronicle writers
Here are some of ChronicleLive writers' favourite places to eat in the North East
Children Discover New Ambitions at School Careers Festival
PUPILS at a North East primary school had the chance to explore where their futures may lie during its first careers festival.More than 20 professionals from local and regional businesses visited Hartside Primary Academy, in Crook, to help pupils explore the world of work.By far the youngest working...
Inmate appears in court after gang attack at County Durham prison
A second of three young offenders accused of taking part in a group attack on another inmate in a County Durham prison has now made an “acceptable” guilty plea.
Plans to add extra bedroom into Durham student house withdrawn after objections
Neighbours in a busy Durham street will see no building work after plans to extend a student house were withdrawn.
Driver fined £438 and given six points for speeding on A690 in County Durham
Michael Ogunlade, of Sunderland, has been ordered to pay £743 after admitting a speeding offence on the A690 in Meadowfield, County Durham.
Here’s when thunderstorms will hit the North East today as yellow warning issued
A yellow weather warning has been issued across Darlington and County Durham, with thunderstorms expected to bring possible disruption from this afternoon.
Durham Freemasons back relay celebrating 50 years of The King’s Trust
Durham Freemasons are backing the King’s Trust Relay Across the Region, a five-day event celebrating 50 years of The King’s Trust’s support for young people.
New cricket ground hotel a 'game changer' for County Durham tourism and economy
A new hotel overlooking Durham's cricket ground could more than double the club's turnover and create more than 100 jobs, according to its chief executive.
North East weather LIVE - Thunderstorms as Met Office issues yellow warning
Thunderstorms are set to hit parts of the North East and County Durham today as the region is under a yellow weather warning.
Former Durham Lord-Lieutenant ‘honoured’ to join North East autism charity as patron
THE former Lord Lieutenant of County Durham is to become a patron of a North East charity supporting autistic people and their families.
Durham graduate joins dad and brother at North East family wealth firm
A Durham University graduate has become the latest member of his family to join their North East wealth management firm.
New four-star hotel to be built at cricket ground in major boost to local tourism
Plans for a new 152-bedroom four-star hotel overlooking Durham's cricket ground have been approved.
Armed Forces Week Marked With Commemorative Event At The Story In Durham
Durham County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the Armed Forces during a national week of recognition. The council held a commemorative event at The Story in Durham to mark Armed Forces Week, which runs from 22 to 28 June. The event was hosted by Cllr Robbie Rodiss, Chairman of Durham County...
Restaurant says new Durham site will open this summer after year long wait to move in
Babul’s has confirmed its new restaurant at The Riverwalk in Durham will open this summer after a year-long refit, with branding now in place and staff recruitment under way.